The Graceville News

01/18/2025

Just a friendly little PSA to prepare our wonderful residents for the cold 🤣❄️

01/13/2025

These two photos still need to be identified! Do you know who last week's "Do You Know Me" photos are of? Send your answers to our Facebook Messenger or email [email protected]
**Please make sure to state where the individual you are identifying is at in the photo.**

01/13/2025

Qualifying the 2025 Graceville City Commission Election will begin on Monday, January 27 at 12:00 Noon. Qualifying will end that same week on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00 Noon. This year, three city commission seats are up for election. Those three are Group I held by Commissioner Curtis Pinkard, Group III held by Mayor Arthur Obar, and Group IV held by Commissioner John McClendon.
To qualify for election, candidates must be a registered voter in Jackson County and a resident within the city limits of Graceville, for at least six (6) months immediately preceding qualification. Those wishing to qualify must pay a qualifying fee equal to 1% of the annual salary of the respective office and must file the necessary qualifying paperwork with the city clerk at Graceville City Hall. Candidate packets are available at Graceville City Hall located at 5348 Cliff Street, Graceville, FL . For more information call 850-263-3250

01/12/2025

As winter temperatures settle in, the Graceville Fire Department reminds all residents to take extra precautions to ensure home heating practices are safe. Home heating equipment is a leading cause of house fires during the colder months, and taking simple steps can significantly reduce risks.“We ...

01/12/2025

A new business with some familiar faces will be opening its doors this week. Father/daughter duo Alan and Payton Henderson will be hosting a Grand Opening for AP Home Furniture & More Thursday, January 16. At the location previously known as Badcock Home Furniture & More, the Henderson family chose....

01/03/2025

The Dixie Echos are in concert at Mt. Zion Independent Baptist Church. Southern Gospel recording artists The Dixie Echoes will be in concert Friday night, January 10th at Mt. Zion Independent Baptist Church. This is a free concert event and everyone is invited to join us. The doors will open at 5pm and the singing will begin at 7. Mt. Zion is located at 3205 Hwy 2, Bonifay, FL in the Esto Community.

01/03/2025

An official ribbon cutting was held on Sunday, December 22 at the Chatman Home Assistant Living Facility located on Highway 2 just West outside of the Graceville city limits. Owned by Jessica Chineme out of New Jersey, the new facility’s director calls the local community his hometown as he makes ...

01/03/2025

A Christmas miracle brought one local senior citizen into the new year with new hearing ability. Ms. Joyce Collins is an area resident who enjoys spending her days at the Jackson County Senior Citizen – Graceville Lodge. While she enjoys the company of the other visitors and the employees, she had...

12/13/2024

Tonight‘s the Christmas Parade and Festival! Come out for a great time!! 

12/13/2024

Yesterday, we had the honor of donating all the toys collected during the Graceville Harvest Festival Car Show to the City of Graceville! Thank you to everyone who attended the car show, entered a car, or donated a toy; YOU made this happen.

12/11/2024

12/05/2024

The Graceville Arts League will host the 3rd Annual Community Christmas Carol Sing Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 PM at Damascus Baptist Church. The public is invited to gather and sing favorite Christmas carols led by local church music leaders. A time of fellowship will follow, and attendees are asked to bring a finger food dish to share.
The Graceville Arts League exists to enhance the cultural environment of Graceville through the development, funding, and pursuit of the arts in various forms. Anyone interested in supporting the work of the league is invited to attend the carol sing and to join the GAL. For further information, call Dr. Jerry Windsor, Director, at 850-360-4145 or e-mail [email protected].

12/04/2024

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting checkpoints throughout December on various roads, including CR 173, CR 173S, CR 181, CR 185, CR 177, CR 177-A, CR 179, CR 179-A, CR 163, CR 160, CR 162, SR 79, SR 81, SR 2, and SR 10. Drive safe and stay alert!